Michael Boxall
Procurement Commercial Leader @Defence Equipment & Support De&s
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WORK HISTORY
Procurement Commercial Leader @Defence Equipment & Support De&s
GB
As a Commercial Manager at Defence Equipment & Support (DE & S), I am responsible for managing procurement requirements throughout their lifecycle- Accountable for contract management and commercial sign-off up to £10m; responsible for governance and approvals across six primary category programme delivery teams for the NGMS contract (Total Contract Value: £2.7bn over 15 years)- Manage commercial delivery of an annual programme in excess of £100m across multiple procurement categories, ensuring Value for Money and compliance with procurement and legal frameworks- Led large-scale contract amendment to align the programme with new legislation and strengthen supply-chain resilience, identifying contract efficiencies where able; conducted end-to-end risk mapping across Tier 1–3 suppliers- Designed and implemented KPI incentive structures and formal delivery parameters; contributed to measurable uplift in delivery performance against defence requirements- Maintained top-level budgets (£20–60m) and ensured spend remained within a 5% variance while meeting on-time delivery targets- Provide commercial and contract advice to cross-functional stakeholders; represent DE & S in negotiations with strategic suppliers and external partners- Implemented contract performance metrics and supplier scorecards to track on-time delivery, quality and compliance.
EDUCATION
Bishops Blue Coat 6th Form College
A-Levels
University of Lancashire
Criminology
Bishops Blue Coat High School
GCSE's
Cranfield University
APQ
ABOUT MICHAEL BOXALL
Strategic Procurement and Commercial Leader with 15+ years\' experience in end-to-end procurement and contract management across defence and civil sectors. Currently Commercial Manager at Defence Equipment & Support (DE & S), the UK Ministry of Defence\'s executive agency responsible for delivering 80% of the nation\'s most complex defence projects, from fighter jets to patrol boats, logistics and disposal services across the Royal Navy, Army and RAF.DE & S employs approximately 12,500 staff across the UK and overseas, driving more than 700 live programmes, including 29 major government projects, more than any other UK organisation. DE & S recently delivered an equipment programme of £12.17 billion, coming in million under budget (3.5%), and delivered over £1.4 billion in vital equipment support to Ukraine, while meeting 90% of strategic milestones on time or ahead of schedule.Accountable for all contract management activity on a £2.7 billion, 15‑year critical Defence programme with an annual delivery pipeline of £100m+. Single task sign-off, up to £10m. Proven at delivering robust commercial outcomes: formalising KPI-driven incentives and leading large-scale contract amendments to align regulation and supply‑chain resilience. Proven capability of operating strategically in complex environments amongst multiple stakeholders, often in highly technical and challenging situations. Executive Impact;Strategic Leadership – Oversight of £multi-billion, multi-category defence programmes with delegated authority for £10m contracts, driving measurable value for money within regulated environments.Operational Excellence – Extensive track record in the end-to-end delivery of mission-critical infrastructure, spanning accommodation, security installations, marine infrastructure, and training ranges, ensuring timely delivery, budget discipline, and compliance in high-risk environments.Change & Transformation – Led large-scale contract amendments, embedding supply-chain resilience, aligning frameworks to new legislation, and improving performance.Problem-Solving Under Pressure – Army background provides unique ability to manage risk, ensure safety, and lead multi-agency operations in high-tempo, high-stakes environments.Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement – Skilled at managing senior stakeholders and suppliers across multiple tiers, building trust, collaboration, and measurable results.People Leadership – Track record of developing high-performing teams in military and civilian contexts, setting clear KPIs, and mentoring staff to deliver legacy impact.
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